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You’re looking for a truly authentic Mexico City local experience—so we take you beyond the tourist center and into Iztapalapa, the city’s most populous borough, where daily life, street food, and community culture feel refreshingly real.
We’ll meet in Downtown Mexico City at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, then ride the Mexico City Metro toward the suburbs. Our first stop is a local museum to understand Iztapalapa’s roots and its iconic Holy Week tradition before we go for the main event.
Next, we “fly” above the city on Cable car Line 2, a Guinness World Records holder for the longest public transit cable car route, delivering panoramic views of the Valley of Mexico and a front-row seat to the neighborhood’s colorful street art.
Between rides, we’ll stop at a local market for a taco break (no tourist traps), and we’ll finish back Downtown with a toast of pulque, a traditional pre-Hispanic drink—because this is the kind of CDMX story you’ll actually brag about later.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We’ll meet at the main entrance of the Palacio de Bellas Artes, right in front of the building. Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can start on time.
A special stop where you’ll taste a traditional pre-Hispanic Mexican drink (pulque)—a true local classic.
Itinerary
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We will begin our journey through the Mexico City subway at this station, which is one of the most important subway systems in the world.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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The museum was created with the aim of preserving the memory and identity of the inhabitants of Iztapalapa through photographs and artistic interpretations of its different historical stages.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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With a length of 10.6 km, Cablebús Line 2 holds the Guinness Record as the longest cable car in the world. Located in the Iztapalapa municipality, it makes up to 75 thousand daily trips from Constitución de 1917 to Santa Marta. It was inaugurated on August 8, 2021 and reduces the transfer time from 1 hour and 20 minutes to just 40 minutes.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Here we learn about the importance of local markets in the city and in Mexico, we will also try a very special dish for all Mexicans.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A special stop where you’ll taste a traditional pre-Hispanic Mexican drink (pulque)—a true local classic.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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